Tag: James Rothstein
Security industry veteran James Rothstein joins i-PRO as global executive advisor
September 3, 2024SSN Staff
TOKYO—i-PRO (formerly Panasonic Security) has announced that security industry veteran James Rothstein has been appointed as global executive advisor.
In his new role, Rothstein will work closely with i-PRO’s leadership team to develop go-to-market strategies aimed at expanding the company's global footprint and driving strategic growth.
Rothstein brings over 30 years of executive experience in the security industry. He most recently served as chairman of the Security...
SIA announces new Board of Directors chair, board members, executive committee
April 12, 2024SSN Staff
LAS VEGAS—The Security Industry Association (SIA) announced its new Board of Directors chair – Scott Dunn of Axis Communications – and presented four new members to the SIA Board of Directors at The Advance, SIA’s annual membership gathering, held April 9 during ISC West.
The new SIA Board of Directors members, who will serve an initial two-year term from 2024 to 2026, are:
Andrew Elvish, vice president of marketing, Genetec
Brian Harrell,...
SIA names dormakaba and SALTO Systems as 2024 Members of the Year
March 11, 2024SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced that dormakaba and SALTO Systems have been named 2024 Members of the Year.
SIA will present the honorees with their awards at The Advance, SIA’s annual membership meeting, which will be held April 9 during ISC West.
The SIA Member of the Year Award honors SIA member companies that have shown notable involvement in SIA committees and working groups, SIA events and the SIA Education@ISC...
SIA names John Mack as 2024 Chair’s Award honoree
March 1, 2024SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named John E. Mack, III, as the 2024 recipient of the SIA Chair’s Award, an award presented annually and selected by SIA’s Board of Directors chair recognizing SIA members’ diligent efforts in furthering the association’s mission and commitment to its future.
SIA will present Mack with the award at The Advance, SIA’s annual membership meeting, which will take place April 9 during...
SIA names Bill Brennan to SIA Executive Advisory Board
February 6, 2024SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has appointed Bill Brennan of i-PRO to serve on the SIA Executive Advisory Board.
Established in 2017, the SIA Executive Advisory Board (EAB) is a panel of executive thought leaders from SIA member companies and a forum that offers input on how market developments influence SIA’s strategy and key initiatives. The group advises the SIA Board of Directors on potential SIA member benefits on topics that include...
SIA commits to expand outreach to Native American communities
January 30, 2024SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced a commitment to grow its outreach to Native American and indigenous communities beginning in 2024, including expanding access to SIA services and programs such as its training, scholarship and mentorship offerings.
In an expansion of its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) and workforce development efforts, and working with its industry partners, SIA is making a concerted effort to engage with Native American...
Megatrending
December 13, 2023Cory Harris, Editor
I’m thinking big this week. Like really big. Like mega-big, if there’s such a word.
Why do I have “mega” on the brain this week? Well, the Security Industry Association (SIA) just revealed its 2024 Security Megatrends, an annual report that reveals the coming year’s top 10 factors “influencing both short- and long-term change in the global security industry,” as the association describes it.
Speaking of reveals, the Megatrends report certainly...
SIA reveals 2024 Security Megatrends
December 12, 2023SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has identified and forecasted the 2024 Security Megatrends, which outline the top 10 factors influencing both short- and long-term change in the global security industry.
SIA’s 2024 Security Megatrends were selected based on fall 2023 survey data and focus group input received from hundreds of top security industry business leaders, association leadership, key volunteers and speakers for the 2023 Securing...
Gen. McChrystal announced as dinner keynote speaker for 2023 SNG conference
September 13, 2023SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced Gen. Stanley McChrystal as the 2023 dinner keynote speaker for Securing New Ground (SNG), the security industry’s executive conference, taking place Oct. 17-18 at the InterContinental Times Square in New York City.
McChrystal is a retired four-star general, former commander of U.S. and International Security Assistance Forces Afghanistan, former commander of the nation’s premier military...
SIA research indicates growing confidence in security industry
August 30, 2023SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md. – Confidence is increasing in the security industry according to a survey conducted by the Security Industry Association (SIA).
SIA revealed that nearly eight in 10 respondents to its July-August 2023 SIA Security Market Index survey offered a positive assessment of business conditions. Additionally, one-fourth of survey participants said that current conditions are “excellent,” and another 53% described them as “good,” and in a forecast of...